CVE-2026-6564: Improper Authorization in EMQ EMQX Enterprise
CVE-2026-6564 is a medium severity vulnerability in EMQ EMQX Enterprise versions up to 6. 1. 0 involving improper authorization in the session handling component. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction and requires low privileges. Although an exploit has been publicly disclosed, there is no vendor response or official patch available at this time. The vulnerability allows unauthorized actions due to improper authorization checks.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects EMQ EMQX Enterprise up to version 6.1.0 and stems from improper authorization in an unspecified function within the session handling component. The flaw allows remote attackers with low privileges to perform unauthorized actions without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating medium severity. The vendor has not provided any advisory or patch, and no official remediation level is indicated. Exploit code has been publicly disclosed but no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables remote attackers with low privileges to bypass proper authorization controls in the session handling component of EMQ EMQX Enterprise, potentially allowing unauthorized access or actions. The impact is limited by the requirement of low privileges and the absence of user interaction or elevated privileges. No further impact details are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded or released a patch, users should monitor official EMQ channels for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict access to EMQX Enterprise instances and apply compensating controls to limit exposure where possible.
CVE-2026-6564: Improper Authorization in EMQ EMQX Enterprise
Description
CVE-2026-6564 is a medium severity vulnerability in EMQ EMQX Enterprise versions up to 6. 1. 0 involving improper authorization in the session handling component. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction and requires low privileges. Although an exploit has been publicly disclosed, there is no vendor response or official patch available at this time. The vulnerability allows unauthorized actions due to improper authorization checks.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects EMQ EMQX Enterprise up to version 6.1.0 and stems from improper authorization in an unspecified function within the session handling component. The flaw allows remote attackers with low privileges to perform unauthorized actions without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating medium severity. The vendor has not provided any advisory or patch, and no official remediation level is indicated. Exploit code has been publicly disclosed but no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables remote attackers with low privileges to bypass proper authorization controls in the session handling component of EMQ EMQX Enterprise, potentially allowing unauthorized access or actions. The impact is limited by the requirement of low privileges and the absence of user interaction or elevated privileges. No further impact details are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded or released a patch, users should monitor official EMQ channels for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict access to EMQX Enterprise instances and apply compensating controls to limit exposure where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-18T16:06:43.207Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e4a45d19fe3cd2cd38c81c
Added to database: 4/19/2026, 9:46:05 AM
Last enriched: 4/19/2026, 10:01:02 AM
Last updated: 4/19/2026, 11:46:25 AM
Views: 5
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